Issue - meetings

An update report (attached).

We received this report to update the HSP on the development process for the community strategy.  We were also advised of the outcomes of the HSP Conference held at Alexandra Palace on 25^th May.

We received consultation material which was being used in the initial stages.  We noted that Officers possessed a more detailed consultation plan should board members wish to view it.   We urged Officers to incorporate the voluntary sector into future publicity for the strategy and its development.

It was felt that all possible innovative means of engagement should be carried out in order to get a broad cross-section of the borough’s voice heard.  Board Members were particularly of the opinion that young people should be engaged with more effectively during the preparation period for the strategy.

RESOLVED:

1.         That we note the report and overall direction of the community strategy development process.

2.         That we note the feedback from the HSP conference.

3.         That we note the action plan, and urge Officers to focus on a deliverable number of priorities, with mechanisms in place to feed back to the board.

4.         That HAVCO, HARCEN and the NDC be included on future consultation literature, and that more attention be given to the rôle of the Voluntary Sector.